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Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa, 2026

Employment - ‘They always give good advice, are very pragmatic, and very responsive. They have helped provide a good insight into the French market.' ‘They balanced legal rigour with commercial pragmatism, helping us avoid unnecessary costs while protecting the company’s interests. The team maintained clear, timely, and transparent communication throughout, which allowed us to make informed decisions quickly.’ ‘A highly professional and responsive team. They offer significant added value in terms of service level.'

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Markus is a Partner, employment lawyer and member of our international compliance group.

Markus provides advice in a pragmatic, realistic, and solution-oriented manner, consistently aligning legal insight with the strategic goals of his clients. His approach is hands-on and business-focused, making him a trusted advisor in both day-to-day matters and high-stakes projects. Clients frequently commend his team for being highly responsive, diligent, and deeply committed, often going above and beyond expectations.

Much of this excellence is a direct reflection of Markus’s influence. As a key figure in the development of Taylor Wessing’s Paris office since 2003, he has helped shape a practice that is now widely recognized for its broad and integrated expertise in employment law. Under his leadership, the team has become known not only for legal acumen but also for its ability to act as a strategic project manager in complex, cross-border matters, coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines, and ensuring seamless execution.

Markus’s role in building and leading this high-performing team underscores his vision, leadership, and deep understanding of international employment law, making him a key partner of Taylor Wessing’s success in France and beyond.

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CV

Since 2003 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2002 - 2003 Associate, Landwell (PWC)
2003 Admitted to bar, Paris
2001 Masters, Social Security Law, Paris X University, France
2000 Masters, Employment Law, Paris X University, France

Career

Since 2003 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2002 - 2003 Associate, Landwell (PWC)

Education

2003 Admitted to bar, Paris
2001 Masters, Social Security Law, Paris X University, France
2000 Masters, Employment Law, Paris X University, France

Memberships & Associations

European Employment Lawyers Association
Deutsch-Französische Industrie- und Handelskammer Paris (French/German Chamber of Commence Paris)
Deutsch-Französische Juristenvereinigung (Association of French/German jurists)
Association Française de Droit du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (AFDT) (French Association of Labor Law and Social Security)

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Awards

Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa, 2026

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Employment - ‘They always give good advice, are very pragmatic, and very responsive. They have helped provide a good insight into the French market.' ‘They balanced legal rigour with commercial pragmatism, helping us avoid unnecessary costs while protecting the company’s interests. The team maintained clear, timely, and transparent communication throughout, which allowed us to make informed decisions quickly.’ ‘A highly professional and responsive team. They offer significant added value in terms of service level.'

Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2019

Recommended lawyer - Compliance (France)

Chambers Europe 2017

Leading indvidual - Employment : "He always delivers what he promises. He's very realistic and will give you a comprehensive outlook of what will happen and how he'll do it, which I really like.“

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